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Database .BAK file Export Failed

  • January 23, 2026
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waqasali
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While trying to export.BAK file while using Veeam Explorer, it gives the following message what could be the issue.

 

This same error appear by using instant recovery, recovering to the same location and alternate location, in addition to restore DB file to the same location and alternate location.

 

DB Unable to attach database. | Subquery returned more than 1 value. This is not permitted when the subquery follows =, !=, <, <= , >, >= or when the subquery is used as an expression. | The statement has been terminated.

 

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waqasali
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  • On the path to Greatness
  • January 23, 2026

 

 


MicoolPaul
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  • January 23, 2026

What is the name of the database? Does it have any special characters? Do you have any other databases with the same name?


waqasali
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  • On the path to Greatness
  • January 23, 2026

What is the name of the database? Does it have any special characters? Do you have any other databases with the same name?

 

yes i have the DB with the same name but in another instance. 


matheusgiovanini
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This error is not caused by a manual SQL Server operation, but by internal SQL queries executed by Veeam during restore workflows (Explorer and Instant Recovery).

The message “Subquery returned more than 1 value” indicates that one of these internal queries returns multiple records where Veeam expects a single result, which causes the operation to fail.

Since the issue occurs across all restore methods, opening a Veeam Support case is recommended so the failing query can be identified and checked for known issues or required hotfixes.